https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of en-us 2019-05-05 19:29:04 UTC 2026-01-19 17:36:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f4da.png alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356973319 2019-05-05 19:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356973319 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356974794 2019-05-05 19:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356974794 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356975478 Obama pretty much stated how writing played a role in him defining who he is. Also that all the things about him and his life that he encountered were made able to come together to create the whole individual he is.]]> 2019-05-05 19:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356975478 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356976340 2019-05-05 19:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356976340 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356977268 This work demonstrates how moments in life like the passage of childhood to adulthood play a major role in identity. Based on different race, culture, and background these moments may vary. For the young girl in Quincenera, this Mexican tradition was the entrance way into who she will be in life, according to her cultural beliefs. This piece supports the point that writing allows for expression of important times in life. Through writing situations become outlines for life, ]]> 2019-05-05 20:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356977268 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356978364 In this short story, writing uses another opportunity to show how conflict can become a lesson or major game changer in someone's life. The author demonstrates the need for the main character to make decisions for himself based on his own beliefs. These decisions will be influential in his future. Again, the differences in family, gender, social class, all contribute to the importance of the situations faced. The story adds to the thought that moments matter later. ]]> 2019-05-05 20:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356978364 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356979260 2019-05-05 20:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356979260 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356979498 2019-05-05 20:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356979498 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356979588 My experience reading this was exciting. As it relates to major situations, experiences and decisions creating one's values and beliefs in life, this piece was ideal. The process of trying to make others happy while also trying to achieve self satisfaction could be imperative in the stages of life. The literature demonstrates how choices have to be made along the way. ]]> 2019-05-05 20:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356979588 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356980300 2019-05-05 20:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356980300 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356980766 This story is relatable to the main idea that differences in life that make people unique, can be brought together through literature. The author of this piece expresses problems in every day life that lead to rare not every day situations. Not all good results, the story still identifies the need for conflicts to be resolved. The writing gives light to problems that occur, that still allow for formation and creation in who someone is.  ]]> 2019-05-05 20:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356980766 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356981956 2019-05-05 20:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356981956 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356982180 In situations, people can influence and be influenced was my experience reading this short story. This writing told the story of somewhat uncontrollable differences affecting life also. For multiple characters, who they saw themselves as and who they wanted to be seen as was an ongoing conflict. The conflict was resolved in the end with an outcome that affected everyone involved. Decisions continuing to be made relevant in identity. ]]> 2019-05-05 20:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356982180 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356983691 2019-05-05 21:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356983691 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356984199 Reading this poem shed light on racial differences in equality. The writing demonstrates a desire for change and want for equality among African Americans. A different kind of situation than the other works, but still a major piece of identity can be found or discovered through it.The way that the character expresses the feeling of self worth, despite the lack of reciprocity between races, gives a sense that some identity has already formed. ]]> 2019-05-05 21:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356984199 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356985288 2019-05-05 21:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356985288 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356986122 This poem is another piece of literature that focuses on the opinion of a black man on racism. Still, depicting how different situations and encounters in life will create a lens for one's view. In other words, how one person views something, may be completely opposite of how someone else views it based on their differences. The author tries to express how one side views it, and how the reason the views are different is because of the opposing experiences. The oppressed having a negative outlook, compared to the oppressor having a better experience, due to differences like race. These feelings of indifference definitely contribute to identity. ]]> 2019-05-05 21:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356986122 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356988066 My experience reading this was that things like background and upbringing play a role in becoming self. That environments filled with minorities have a different outlook on life. Going back to the idea that people will assume different identities based on the things they grew up seeing and being around. The author makes that connection and encourages to chase dreams regardless of those differences that some may see as disadvantages. ]]> 2019-05-05 21:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356988066 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356989569 This poem, similar to others relating to passages into adulthood, aid the concept of cultural practices making people unique. In the literature, certain ways of doing things were descried as the right way of doing things. Ways of which others may do differently in other cultures, genders, etc. The writing suggests that these specific ways of doing things are required in the next phase of life,adulthood. ]]> 2019-05-05 21:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356989569 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356994578 The characters in this story express feelings of living in poverty. The self proclaimed short comings are examples of experiences affecting outlooks and identity formation. There are things that happen in the story that the main character wishes she could change, in order to change the direction of her future. The hardships that the writer describes are a big deal to some and a blessing to others, again just depending on the background and upbringing of the person experiencing them. In this case, the main character believes that a better house, neighborhood, and even peers may lead to a better life. ]]> 2019-05-05 22:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356994578 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356995503 The song by Hip-Hop artist tells a story of a young man whose life was shared by the things who grew up witnessing. It describes how those experiences in certain neighbors, seeing irregular situations unfold, and growing up in these places helped shape the successful musician he is today. Similar to Barack Obama's use for literature, J. Cole expresses how music was an outlet and played a huge part in his life progressing. ]]> 2019-05-05 22:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356995503 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356995996 2019-05-05 22:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356995996 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356996367 2019-05-05 23:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356996367 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356996819 2019-05-05 23:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356996819 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356997158 2019-05-05 23:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356997158 alexas121 https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356997214 "Fences" was my favorite piece of literature from the semester. It had a very interesting plot, with twists that made me want to read more. It touched on different topics including racism, identity, and family roles. Also, I knew there was a movie but had never seen it until after reading the play. Reading it first led to a more clear understanding of the film. It was definitely, easily my favorite reading so far! ]]> 2019-05-05 23:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alexas121/xa56oi6k26of/wish/356997214